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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.52, 1,719.72 and 822.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.52, 1,719.72 and 822.17 is: 1,232.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.52 : 1,719.72 = 822.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.52/1,719.72 = 822.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.52x = 1,719.72 × 822.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.52x = 1,413,893.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,893.59/1,147.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.14

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